Dez began his career as most comedians do, at the local comedy club in his hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

It took only three months before agents had heard of this new talent and Dez was headlining one nighters across the Canadian west.

Dez moved to New York City and began the task of getting stage time at "A" list comedy clubs such as Stand Up NY, The Improvisation and The Comic Strip.

After a year touring clubs throughout the Eastern United States, Dez moved to Toronto, Ontario where he studied improv at The Second City. Dez' improv skills led to the formation of The ACME Improv Company with fellow Second Citiers which does gigs to this day.

Dez continued performing stand up and improv as well as getting small parts in motion pictures in Toronto for a few years before heading back to his hometown of Saskatoon.

Dez now bases himself out of Saskatoon and tours throughout North America commanding $1000.00 or more for every appearance.

2001 saw Dez perform in 5 Canadian provinces from Victoria to Toronto, and 7 American States from Minneapolis to Phoenix.